Primary 6 History Lesson Notes – Second Term

Weekly Lesson Plan for History (Primary 6)

Term: Second Term (2nd Term)

Subject: History

Class: Primary 6 / Grade 6

Weekly Lesson Breakdown

Week 1: Revision and Welcome Test

• Objective: Assess students’ understanding of the previous term’s topics.
• Activities: Recap key topics from the first term, conduct a welcome test, and identify areas for improvement.

Week 2: Military Rule in Nigeria – General Ibrahim Babangida (1985–1993)

• Content Focus:
  • Overview of General Ibrahim Babangida’s leadership.
  • Key achievements and policies (e.g., Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)).
  • Challenges and controversies during his rule.

Week 3: Military Rule in Nigeria – General Sani Abacha (1993–1998)

• Content Focus:
  • Introduction to General Sani Abacha’s regime.
  • Major policies and achievements (e.g., Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)).
  • Human rights issues and the international community’s response.

Week 4: Military Rule in Nigeria – General Abdulsalami Abubakar (1998–1999)

• Content Focus:
  • Leadership transition from military to civilian rule.
  • Contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
  • Challenges faced during his short tenure.

Weeks 5 and 6: Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (Part 1)

• Content Focus:
  • Discovery of oil in Nigeria.
  • The rise of Nigeria’s oil industry.
  • Impact of oil on Nigeria’s economy and society.

Week 7: Mid-Term Test

• Objective: Assess students’ understanding of Weeks 1–6 topics.

Weeks 8 and 9: Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (Part 2)

• Content Focus:
  • Contribution of oil to Nigeria’s GDP.
  • Major oil companies in Nigeria.
  • Challenges of the oil economy (e.g., oil spills, corruption).

Weeks 10 and 11: Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (Part 3)

• Content Focus:
  • Efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy.
  • The role of the government in managing oil resources.
  • The future of Nigeria’s oil economy in a global context.

Week 12: Revision

• Objective: Comprehensive review of all topics covered in the term to prepare students for the examination.

Week 13: Examination

• Objective: Final assessment to evaluate students’ understanding of second-term topics.

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